Hey Lucas, I've been investing in Detroit since 2019 and currently hold 12-doors there.I've done it all... buying with tenants, Section 8, full gut rehabs (to the studs), cosmetic BRRRR's, and I even run an STR there.I live in California currently but lived in Troy from 2017-2022.

I know the Director of the construction division of License and Inspection and if you are doing anything other than cosmetic painting and maintenance you will screw yourself if you do not obtain permits.It is a good suggestion to use contractors properly licensed in Philadelphia.

I feel like this deal pencils at $365-375k but need to add a bathroom, redo kitchen and existing bathroom, close in garage port for more sqft, + cosmetics and new appliances.

roof replacement, all new floors, new finish plumbing, interior cosmetics, appliances, fixtures, and just knowing the area of town What was the outcome?

For surgeon everyone needs a surgery.

I had to stay on Oahu after surgery for rehab.

Value-add via cosmetic renovations to the units.Added additional services that the residents request.

Thus, it's more of a cosmetic repair, if anything. 

I had a back surgery at 34 years old, and ultimately I want to be passively investing, my sweat equity was the only capital i had to get started, so I utilized it well.I also became a licensed and insured general contractor in the state of Indiana and the income from contracting was used to further invest.

Paint, basic cosmetic Lessons learned?